Dining in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

From parks and lakeshores to grab‑and‑go favorites, our area offers effortless ways to enjoy summer outdoors.

Under new leadership, Micas stays true to its roots while elevating the experience that has made it Sapphire’s gathering place for decades.

A reminder that in the best dining rooms, it’s the feeling a place gives you – not the food alone – that turns a meal into a memory.

Brent and Monique Evans have transformed a longtime passion into Indigenous Chocolate, a micro‑batch bean‑to‑bar company in Cashiers where craftsmanship, sourcing, and thoughtful tasting experiences define every bar.

Paoletti’s new executive chef, Chris Capoccia, brings a confident, quietly expressive style to the kitchen, shaping a menu rooted in family, craft, and the kind of timing that keeps the restaurant buzzing night after night.

Flat Mountain Farm’s July 12 Summer Supper Club brings Chef Toni Elkhouri for an intimate dinner blending Southern ingredients, Lebanese olive oil, and thoughtful wine pairings in an evening shaped by food and culture.

The Farm at Old Edwards sets the stage on July 14 for the 11th Annual Champagne Dinner, an evening of Pol Roger pairings, bold courses, and the kind of midsummer atmosphere Highlands diners talk about long after.

Chef Ryno Grobler brings his South African roots to Highlands Smokehouse with a smoked‑brisket bobotie that layers spice, sweetness, and memory.

Chile’s historic Itata region is experiencing a vibrant revival, producing fresh, energetic wines from old vines that offer European‑leaning elegance and remarkable value for curious drinkers.